HURON HIGH SCHOOL TIGER STRIPES Volume 18 Issue 1 18th and Arizona Huron, South Dakota September 3, 2019 Reworks and Remodels BY SHANE MOORING AND LOGAN WEIDNER

With these goals in mind dollars we believe we he Huron School T the school board made have modernized the high District strives to be the plans for construction on school for signifcantly less best it can be, and the the new ofce and entrance . In December, the school board has been to start by December 1st. entire front entrance and working toward making The ofce remodel and canopy will be removed. It a plan to ensure student auditorium are not the will be blocked of. safety and state of the art only areas being redone. HHS is changing oppurtunities for students Principal Mike Radke for the best inside and and the community. explained, “There are out. The changes will That planning turned to mulitple projects that will require patience and action this past summer. be undertaken...We plan fexibility from the student Superintendent Terry to add bathrooms to the body and staf, but that Nebelsick was interviewed commons and replace the patience will be rewarded by the Tiger Stripes staf. ceiling tiles in the hallways, with a beautiful and “The school board sets and we hope to be done by modern high school. goals and one of their goals next school year.” PHOTOS BY BETHANY LARSON is facility improvement. But why all the changes? When I came here twenty- New sound and lighting systems allow for transforming colors to The main reason for the be used on stage. A wide range of colors and designs can be used six years ago, the high construction is our growing for different events. school and vocational student population. “Our school were our newer current student count for buildings. Twenty-six years this year will be around later, they’re our oldest 720 students, however we buildings. Our goals are expect it to increase to 1000 safe entrances, modern in the distant futre.” restrooms, state-of-the- With this large of art auditorium lights and an increase, the need sounds, and to increase for more class space is the capacity of the high immediate. There are a school to 1,000 students few routes to achieving as the younger grades increased capacity, but are between 200 to 250 reconstruction on the students per grade. By current builiding was the moving the counselors choosen route. and all the conference “A new high school for this rooms, there’s more size student population space for students to have would be between 30 to classes and teachers to PHOTO BY BETHANY LARSON 50 million. By investing have work rooms. Thus The studio and offce are currently located in the former Tiger Network classroom. The principles six and half million increasing total capacity by have transformed old utility closets into their temporary offces. The secretaries have new offce space 25%.” as well, helping prepare students and faculty for a new school year. New schedule unveiled at HHS BY JACKSON TRANDALL AND DANCI DUNKLEBURGER

With the arrival of the new school year [by having homeroom every day]”, said happen to the clubs that in the past met comes something that very few people saw Radke. “The homeroom teachers will be able during lunch. Most clubs, from Quiz Bowl to coming... new schedule changes. From the to keep them on track easier, and students that Key Club, HYLC to Student Council, used the elimination of DEAR to having homeroom leave early won’t miss instruction. . . [This] lunch period to conduct their business, as that every day to spliting the lunch schedule new schedule is hoping to increase graduation was one time all students could be available. in half, this is a lot of new information that rates to 100%.” [Homeroom is now] sort of As of now, according to Principal Radke, clubs changes how students go about their everyday like a school wide study hall.” will have to meet either before or after school. lives. It’s not only homeroom that will be almost Mr. Radke has high hopes for this school Everything might seem a bit confusing unrecognizable; lunch periods will be as year, and the new schedule is one of the ways at frst, but don’t worry, the Tiger Stripes well. To summarize the schedule changes, in which he wants to improve student life. newspaper is here to help shepherd all lunch is going to be split into two diferent Change can be a struggle for some people, students, from freshman to senior, to the right non-overlapping periods, with students and and questions and issues are bound to arise, places on time. teachers being assigned either early or late but this schedule is the new reality at HHS, The Tiger Stripes interviewed Mr. Radke lunch. so students should spend time adjusting to about the schedule changes to shed some light If a student is wondering which lunch they that reality, and then move ahead into a great on exactly why the schedule is like this. “We have, it’s printed on their schedules. school year. are hoping to create stronger relationships With the changes to the lunch schedule, between the homeroom teachers and students some students have wondered what will Tiger Stripes 2September 3, 2019 Welcome Back Life after Advice from the administrators graduation

BY MR. RADKE BY MRS. KONECHNE Former HHS As principal of Huron It is exciting to be student reflects High School, it is an a Huron Tiger and honor and a pleasure welcome you to HHS! on changes and to welcome everyone Huron High School’s choices back for another year. commitment is to allow Mrs. Konechne and I students the opportunity BY ALLISON VALERO CASTILLO hope to provide you to explore various with a challenging and subjects and career areas Life after high school rewarding education as well as connect with will most likely not be in the classroom while old and new friends. what you frst wanted afording you the May you discover it to be. Not only will it opportunity to grow be diferent than what emotionally and socially who you are as an you expected, but it also through an assortment of individual and what you will not be the same for extracurricular activities. want to become. Don’t everyone. Each year we have be afraid to ask questions When I was geting the opportunity to watch and be vulnerable. ready to go to college at the students grow through I look forward to the University of South Dakota their experiences at HHS, energy and enthusiasm for musical theatre, I had and we hope that you in the classrooms though that it was sorted will fnd those activities and hallways. I am PHOTO ANNA KRUSE out and that it was smooth or organizations that very excited and sailing from there, but I match your personality Mr. Radke and Mrs. Konechne smile to show their excitement for determined to have a was wrong. and interests. this school year. Make sure to stop by their new digs in B205. fun-flled, successful Fast forward to now, This year we will have this summer to move the in the morning until year connecting with and I have switched to make some changes ofce to B-205. The door construction begins. parents, students, and jobs, graduated with an as the front ofce is facing west, between Best wishes to all the community. associate degree in general remodeled and we adjust B-205 and the choir students, parents, and studies, and have just to a new schedule, but I room, will be the main staf members for a great ~Mrs. Konechne about started at Stewarts have faith this is going entrance that is open school year! School for Cosmetology. to be a great year. In during the day. The truth of the mater preparation for the ofce The front entrance ~Mr. Radke is that plans change. You remodel, our secretaries may be used to enter the may go to college knowing and custodians worked building before school exactly what you want to do, but at the end of your third year, decide to change majors. The A “hot girl summer” opposite can also happen, BY TIGER STRIPES EDITORS where you don’t go to college right after high For those of you who You name it. There has our school’s culture. Things school, but ten years down are unaware what a “hot been enough of rumor that you as students can do the line, you decide you do girl summer” is, let us spreading and drama to help reach this goal is want to go. enlighten you. A “hot girl starting. Instead of doing to always work to be kind The things is, no mater summer” is a title given to that, we recommend being and to go out of your way what you choose to do this most recent summer. a friendly face in the crowd to be helpful whenever you right after high school, it It was a time for ladies and of school kids. get the chance. does not make or break gents alike to forget the What we are really Invite that new kid your future. For most people, being successful is past school year drama and trying to say here is that into your group, start a the most signifcant thing, live their best lives. the school year will be conversation with someone whatever that may be for Sadly, this summer has beter for everyone if we all you don’t know, simply them. Just because your come to an end all too soon care less about what other lend a pencil to someone. PHOTO BY ANNA KRUSE life right now does not and it’s time for everyone people are doing and more There are so many diferent look like the person’s next to put away their sunscreen about betering ourselves. ways to make everyone’s “Four baddies sitting on Mrs. Rubish’s couch, where they’re to you doesn’t mean you and walk back through the It’s time to stop judging school experience a litle ‘not allowed to sit.’” is how have failed. It only means school doors. other people for random brighter. Macey Kline characterized this that you’re on a diferent Instead of reverting things. We’re done with the We promise all of you photo of the editors. timeline. straight back into that drama, and hopefully you that we will try our best to Don’t judge your school year drama, we are too. keep our paper fun and full success on other people’s, want to ask you all to stay As the Tiger Stripes of good vibes! but rather appreciate what in that “hot girl summer” editors, we are excited for That being said, we have you have accomplished mindset, a “hot girl school a fresh year full of new a suprise for you. Scan the and look forward to the year” if you will. opportunities. QR code shown to meet future you will create for Hot girl fall, hot girl Take advantage of these the 2019-2020 Tiger Stripes yourself. winter, and hot girl spring. new chances to improve newspaper staf.

Tiger Stripes is the Huron High School newspaper, published throughout the year. Tiger Stripes is written by the newspaper class and is printed by Creative Printing. Editorials and opinions reflect the viewpoint of the writer and not of the Huron School District. To submit a letter or an article, give the signed work to a member of the Tiger Stripes staff or deliver it to Mrs. Rubish’s classroom, A-207. The staff reserves the right to edit letters; prior to the publication of the newspaper, the staff will consult with the writer. Huron High School, 801 18th Street SW, P.O. Box 949, Huron SD 57350, (605) 353-7800. Tiger Stripes 3September 3, 2019 Welcome Back “We got the beat” for HHS Homecoming BY HEI SAY AND AUBREY RUTLEDGE WEDNESDAY FRIDAY e ready to get funky for B There are no sporting The dress-up theme is some fun dress-up days events on this day, but “Our House”. Buy your for HHS Homecoming there is still fun to be had! Homecoming t-shirts for happening September 23- The dress-up theme for $12, or buy a shirt and a 27. Wednesday is crazy--crazy Pura Vida bracelet for $15

hair, crazy outfts, crazy from our HHS student MONDAY supportive tiger fans! council. The dress-up theme is Some examples for the Friday morning there “Eye of the Tiger”. It’s day are messy, rumpled is a free breakfast in the the eye of the tiger, it’s the hair styles, inside out and commons, followed by the thrill of the fght, rising backward clothing, or pep rally and the Batle of up to the challenge of our Anna Kruse shows off her bring out your wild side Leg warmers make a comeback the Classes at the Arena. dress up days! Bring out “Thrift Shop” threads for for Thursday’s “Let’s get with funky colors, prints Friday Night Lights are your coolest orange and Tuesday’s dress-up day. physical” dress-up day. and styles! beter during homecoming! black Tiger apparel! Show up in your Make sure to cheer on the Make sure to atend TUESDAY THURSDAY wackiest outfts and make football team Friday night the Parade of Athletes and The dress-up theme for Thursday’s dress-up Gnarls Barkley proud. at Tiger Stadium. Coronation starting at 7:30, Tuesday is “Thrift Shop”, day is one of the most fun in the HHS auditorium. so make like Macklemore days! “Let’s get physical” Stick around afterward and wear your grandpa’s for HoCo in 80’s workout for the “Burning of the clothes! gear. H”. Yes, that’s right, the This theme can be really Grab your Mom’s old “H” is being burned post- easy to dress up for! Grab leg warmers and throw Coronation! some “vintage” clothes on a leotard to get your from friends, family or 80’s on! Neon colors are your local thrift shop to the way to go, and don’t join in the spirit of Tiger forget your scrunchies, Homecoming 2019! headbands, and high Make sure to go and ponytails for some 80’s support our Lady Tiger -worthy hair styles! Cheer and Dance team With wild hair and funky Plan on supporting the Each class will sport a different while they host their clothes, Emma Littlefeld is volleyball team at the neon shirt: for Friday’s “Our annual Huron invite at the ready for Wacky Wednesday. Arena on Thursday night! House” activities. Huron arena! We clubbin’at HHS Tigers at home BY JAMEE KATTNER, AUDREY RUBISH, AND MIKENNA MOORE The HHS Student Council FFA (Future Farmers of Chess and Checkers Club is hosting the activity fair America) • Who to contact: in September in the lunchroom during • Who to contact: Mrs. Kary both lunch periods on Mr. Postma • Play or learn to play BY COOPER FRYBERGER AND BRANDON RENNER Friday, September 6. • Horticulture and chess and checkers Agriculture Cheer and Dance Cross Country Below are many of the Pep Club @ Huron Arena @Broadland Creek Golf clubs available to students. FBLA (Future Business • Who to contact: Sept. 24: Huron Invite Course Leaders of America) Mrs. Stahly Sept. 21st: Clyde Coton Drama Club • Who to contact: • Be peppy and keep up Invitational • Who to contact: Mr. Carda morale at games. Boys Golf Mrs. Perry •Business education No home meets in Boys Soccer • Fall play, one acts, HOSA September, but ESD is in @ Tiger Stadium spring play HYLC (Huron Youth • Who to contact: Mitchell on the 28th. Sept. 19th vs Harrisburg Leadership Council) Tammy Moser Sept. 26th vs Mitchell Speech and Debate • Who to contact: • Explore careers in the • Who to contact: Mrs. Holforty feld. Girls Tennis Mitch Gafer • Community projects and @Tiger Courts Girls Soccer •Speak and debate at grants Some organizations at Sept. 7th: Huron Quad @ Tiger Stadium competitions HHS are available to join Sept. 14th: Huron Quad Sept. 19th vs Harrisburg Studio either through election, at Tiger Courts Sept. 26th vs Mitchell Key Club • Who to contact: invitation or application. • Who to contact: Mr. Carda Marching Band Mr. Hennrich • Daily announcements Class Ofcers Football @ Tiger Stadium •Volunteer in community • Who to contact: @ Tiger Stadium Sept. 9th: Outdoor QuizBowl Mr. Radke Sept. 6th vs Milbank Exhibiton Art Club • Who to contact: Student Council Sept. 27th HC vs Sturgis • Who to contact: Mrs. Brewer • Who to contact: Mrs. Halvorson • Test knowledge at Mrs. Fuchs / Mrs. Rubish •Art projects and murals completions National Honor Society Volleyball in the community. • Who to contact: @ Huron Arena Power Lifting Mrs. Kary Sept. 3rd vs Brookings Book Club • Who to contact: Tri-M Sept. 5th vs Watertown • Who to contact: Mr. Schmit • Who to contact: Sept. 10th vs O’Gorman Mrs. Kary • Lift weights and go to Mrs. Stueckrath Sept. 21st vs Aberdeen • Read books, discuss competitions Sept. 26th vs Mitchell

Tiger Stripes 4September 3, 2019 Welcome Back

PHOTO SUBMITTED The Huron Tiger Marching Band has been enjoying Band Camp this August. They are preparing for their upcoming band competitions, and to help prepare they partake in dressup days.

PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED A group of junior girls drove to Watertown this Eh Poh, Nightengale Tun, and Noelle Nemmers summer for a birthday. More importantly they snap a pic while on the Chicago Skydeck. Many went to reminisce over our lost Pizza Hut. other students joined them on the music trip.

PHOTO SUBMITTED The senior class has been preparing for their fnal year of school with some class bonding. At this hangout they used a projector to host their very own outdoor movie session.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Above seniors Hayden White and Abigail DeJong stand in front of an active volcano for a picture while on this summer’s Spanish trip. This was one of many adventures the students experienced.

PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED Mrs. Wilde, as she goes by now, got married this Ryan Smith spent some of his summer going summer. Mrs. Fitzgerald helped her celebrate mudding. He strikes a pose to show off his flth, this big milestone. Let’s hope he has a strong washing machine.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Sophomores Cami Rathjen, Maggie Knippling, Gonzalo Quispe, and Kylie Hanebuth make up a string quartet. Their group of violins, a viola, and a cello played at a wedding this summer.

PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED Taylor Stuart and Havyn Heinz have fun This is one of many group pictures that the 21 participants of Five senior girls pose for a picture while soaking competing in chicken fghts while in the ocean. this year’s Spanish trip took.The reason they are wearing those up the heat at a group bonfre. They climbed up Just a few moments later they submerged. fasionable red hemets? They were just getting ready to go ziplining! on top of a pizza oven for this snapshot.